Chapter 27 Death Wish

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Within the pitch–black building, Sebastian’s office was the only one illuminated by the glaring white lights, making it feel particularly desolate.

Constantly sitting in front of the computer, Sebastian grew weary from overusing his eyes.

Frowning, he massaged his temples and reclined again his office chair, his gaze drifting toward the green plant next to the computer.

When was this potted plant placed here? Did she bring it?

The thought of Madelyn made Sebastian tense up. I think I forgot to hand her the car keys just now!

Hailing a cab in the dead of night was no easy task, and it certainly wasn’t safe for her to be alone at this hour. With this in mind, Sebastian immediately grabbed his car keys and rushed after her.

When he reached the company’s entrance, Madelyn was already nowhere to be seen.

He was met with deserted streets, with only slight chill.

the cold night breeze sweeping through, bringing with it a

It’s been a while since she left the office. She must’ve gone back already.

Slipping the key into his pocket, Sebastian was ready to head upstairs and resume his work when he heard. a shriek pierce through the air from a distance away. “Ah! Let me go! Help! Help!”

Sebastian paused in his tracks, listening closely. The startled cry astonishingly resembled Madelyn’s tone

when she was angry.

Don’t tell me…

Sebastian’s heart sank, and he quickly ran in the direction of the noise.

As he got closer, he could see Madelyn calling for help, her face filled with fear. A group of thugs were attempting to forcefully drag her into a black van.

He barked in anger, “Stop!”

What a familiar voice. As Madelyn turned around, she was surprised to see Sebastian.

At that instant, she was so exhilarated, as if she had seen hope.

lit up, and she was overwhelmed with joy,

thug spotted Sebastian rushing over and immediately exclaimed in panic, “Boss, we’ve been found

on the ground. “He’s all alone, and

frantically urged, “Hurry up,

“Yes, sir!”

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the van.

vortex, exerting a strong pull that

get in this van!

her head and bit down on the large hand that

an agonized scream echoed through the air. “Ouch! D*mn

her onto the ground. The

of intense pain assailed her face, with something warm trickling down the corner

she swiftly turned her attention to Sebastian, “Sebastian,

a thug swiftly drew a

forward, swiftly seizing the thug. Then, bending his

grace and fluidity that unmistakably revealed his proficiency in

match for Sebastian, so they shouted, “Let’s get out of here!”

vehicle. The black van sped off,

everything was finally over, Madelyn finally relaxed, only to feel intense

her life that she had been struck and thrown to the ground, leaving her utterly dazed and helplessly sprawled on the

quickly helping her up. “Are you all

red mark on Madelyn’s face as well as the blood at the corner of her lips were the first things to catch

that, her knees were also scraped, and there

eyes, and his face took on a dangerous, bloodthirsty look. Those

a death wish!

scooped her up and strode toward the parked car,

of Sebastian’s body, she snapped back to consciousness. Seeing that it was Sebastian

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sobbed

still thinking of him

be scared. n here for you.

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